Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PINK FLAMINGO

19726 NW US HWY 441 · HIGH SPRINGS · Alachua County · FL 32643

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3379076
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8460915
DBPR license1102860

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomatoes and 1 can of peppers.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Coleslaw 1/7 Meatballs 1/6 Roast beef 1/6 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Hush puppy batter made 1.5 hours prior to inspection, item sitting out on counter under no temperature control.

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The milkshake mixer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket inside Handwash sink at end or cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz portion cup inside seasoning container, employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles in down stairs storage area.

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in walk in cooler see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on reach in freezer in prep area. Drink on cooks line. Employees moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple containers on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line the door falls off if opened. Manager posted sign on door to do not open.

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives on cooks line between reach in cooler and steam table.

#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Brown Togo boxes on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.